Melbourne's Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is in conflict with several of its senior scientists, with departures, legal action and a research integrity investigation, according to an investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald.
Neuroscientist Dr Ben Gu, whose work underpins a urine test for Alzheimer's risk sold in 14 countries, has filed a Federal Court claim alleging underpayment and unpaid patent royalties after his contract ended in 2023.
Alzheimer's researcher Colin Masters has left after an integrity inquiry involving two colleagues, and motor neurone disease scientist Bradley Turner resigned after taking legal action against the institute. The paper says the 66-year-old institution is dealing with these disputes during a wider squeeze on medical research funding. Masters declined to comment.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald